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Rhiannon12866

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2. Excellent points. The issue we have with voting is that too many eligible voters don't bother

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Thu Mar 5, 2026, 02:54 AM

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And I certainly agree that that if eligible voters didn't have to rush to return to work that would make a big difference in the turnout. And then there was that problem in Texas, where they changed polling places and many didn't get a chance to vote because they refused to extend the hours. And we know that when turnout is heavy, Democrats tend to win.

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The idea that a non-citizen would risk everything, their freedom and livelihood to vote is ludicrous Uncle Joe Thursday #1

Excellent points. The issue we have with voting is that too many eligible voters don't bother Rhiannon12866 Thursday #2

Chilling... Super Max Vote Depressing. Cha Thursday #3

He really is excellent and served as the lead majority counsel for the felon's first impeachment inquiry Rhiannon12866 Thursday #4

And, he was involved in the Jan6 Committee ... Cha Thursday #5

Yup, he was counsel for them. And with his background, he's a valuable congressman Rhiannon12866 Thursday #6